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In today’s fast-moving business world, attention is short, trust is fragile, and most presentations fall flat. Beth Sherman teaches professionals how to use humor—not simply for laughs, but for connection, persuasion, and impact.
She translates the tools of comedy into actionable strategies that help teams engage audiences, pitch with personality, and lead with authenticity.
Beth has 30 years of experience as a comedian, performing on stages everywhere from Las Vegas to Iraq, and she’s a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, with writing credits that include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards, where she’s written funny and engaging content for A-listers like Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.
Now Beth brings her vast creative experience to the business stage – delivering high-energy keynotes and masterclasses packed with laughter, insight and practical strategies. With a topic and style that draws delegates to the room and adds life to dry conferences, her talks equip audiences with a humor toolkit they can use to build rapport, diffuse tension, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
“Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.”
Popular talks
Pitch Perfect: How to Sell With Personality
In a world dominated by AI, the best way to stand out is to be more human. This talk blends comedy techniques, sales strategy, emotional intelligence, and storytelling to give teams the tools to create and deliver engaging presentations that stir emotion, build trust and drive results.
Laughter Connects: Why Smart Leaders Use Humor
An entertaining and engaging keynote that teaches business leaders how to use humor to build trust, increase emotional intelligence, and create authentic connection with teams. Humor in leadership isn’t about telling jokes. about telling jokes; it’s about leading with empathy, presence, and personality.
Unlocking Creativity in Business
A high-energy, laugh-filled keynote from a comedian and comedy writer who knows that the best ideas often come from strange places. This talk shows teams how to reignite their creative spark, embrace original thinking, and build a culture where ideas actually get heard.
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In business communication, humor isn’t gratuitous. It’s essential.
Understanding how to use humor and storytelling makes pitches and presentations more impactful and memorable, keeping prospects listening and receptive.
Laughter creates emotional connection, making customer-facing employees more likable and helping to build trust faster.
With a topic and style that draws delegates to the room and adds life to dry events, Beth’s keynotes and training are perfect for:
Conferences
Sales kickoffs
Masterclasses
Retreats and away day experiences
All staff events
Lunch + learns
Remote team-building
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“Despite being the final session of our conference, Beth’s content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.”
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Testimonials
“Beth’s unique approach to blending humour with professional development resonated deeply with the audience. ”
“Beth’s content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.”
“Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.”
“If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.”
“Beth’s session was a high point of the conference!”